4 h. ago Iconic Toronto Star building to be transformed into new hotel

The former Toronto Star building at 1 Yonge St. has been spared from demolition, at least for now.The 1970-built office tower that has been without an anchor tenant for three years will be converted into a hotel as part of a transformative redevelopment currently taking over the skyline.Developer Pinnacle International announced on Monday that it had filed plans with the City of Toronto to convert the 25-storey office tower into a hotel, with 468 guest rooms, a new grand lobby, and a ballroom.The Toronto Star building was home to its namesake newspaper for 50 years, vacating in 2022 for new digs a few kilometres to the west at The Well.Pinnacle notes that a designer and hotel operator have not yet been selected, but intends to "bring the building's existing character into dialogue with the new Pinnacle One Yonge towers."Previously targeted for demolition — with permits even filed ahead of its widely-anticipated teardown — the building is now targeted for a ...

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9 h. ago Toronto's iconic dog fountain is getting a massive refresh this winter

Toronto's iconic dog fountain is getting a major refresh this winter, as the City prepares to hire a vendor that will repair and repaint the 27 dog sculptures (and the often overlooked but never forgotten, lone cat) that make up the centrepiece of Old Town's Berczy Park.Legendary Canadian landscape architect Claude Cormier (1960-2023) was the mastermind behind the fountain and led the renowned design firm, Claude Cormier + Associés, now known as CCxA, during the overhaul of Berczy Park. The studio is responsible for several major public spaces across Toronto and Montreal, including Sugar Beach and Love Park.Berczy Park's redesign was officially unveiled in June 2017 after extensive consultation with the Old Town Toronto neighbourhood, and quickly became one of Cormier's most recognizable works throughout his illustrious career.However, over time, the sculptures in the park have aged, and the once-vivid four-legged friends that surround the two-t...

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11 h. ago Watts Water Technologies Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. — Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: WTS) today announced that Ryan Lada, Chief Financial Officer, is leaving the Company to pursue a new opportunity. Diane McClintock has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective immediately. Ms. McClintock has been with Watts since 2010, most recently serving as Senior Vice […]

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3 d. ago Dundee Corporation Extends Strong Investment Performance and Growing Royalty Revenue in Q3

TORONTO, Nov. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — “This quarter, we delivered strong net earnings that reflected the first full quarter of royalty revenue from the Borborema Gold Project and substantial investment gains across our mining portfolio.”, said Jonathan Goodman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dundee Corporation. “With recurring cash flow now beginning to support […]

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3 d. ago Toronto's Distillery Winter Village warns of scam as Christmas market opens

Toronto's world-famous Distillery District Winter Village officially kicked off its Christmas countdown on Thursday, bringing lots of festive lights, local food vendors, and the highly anticipated lighting ceremony for its massive Christmas tree to the cobblestone streets of the former Gooderham & Worts distillery.While you may be eager to secure your tickets to the festive end-of-year tradition, there's an online scam that Christmas marketgoers need to be aware of this year.Social media users have flagged a website, "tochristmasmarket.com," which appears to be selling fake tickets to the Winter Village.A Reddit post highlighting the website received more than 305 upvotes and 50 comments before being deleted, with many users urging others to report the site as a phishing attempt to Google.Many flagged that tickets for the Distillery Winter Village are only sold through the official website, with general admission tickets running for $18.65 and express...

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3 d. ago Enormous $7 billion 'gigafactory' to open in Ontario in 2027

A gargantuan Volkswagen "gigafactory" recently kicked off construction in Ontario, throwing a potential lifeline to a regional auto industry pushed to the brink by U.S. trade tariffs.Workers mobilized on the sprawling 350-acre site of the future $7 billion Volkswagen PowerCo facility in St. Thomas, Ont., in late October, launching construction work for the colossal new electric vehicle battery plant with an official ground breaking celebration.The Oct. 28 ground breaking — which included the first concrete pours for the new facility — marked the first major step in the plant's journey towards a projected 2027 completion.Frank Blome, CEO of PowerCo SE, called October's ground breaking "a big milestone," and stated the project is "positioning Canada at the forefront of innovative EV battery production."The plant was first announced back in March 2023, and is being billed as Canada's largest electric vehicle battery plant, as well a...

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4 d. ago North Vancouver RCMP release video of Halloween night arson on Dollar Road

RCMP said on Oct. 31 at 11:54 p.m., officers were called, along with District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services, to a home in the 4000 block of Dollar Road.

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4 d. ago Ford government continues education shakeup with new ‘family support offices’

The province said the first of these offices will be the next step for parents with complex or contentious issues which their schools cannot solve.

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4 d. ago Ontarian living with cancer for a year without knowing among rash of complaints to watchdog

A growing number of people are filing complaints to Ontario's patient ombudsman office, including a person discharged by a hospital without being told they had cancer.

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4 d. ago Motorist found covered in blood facing murder charge: Windsor police

Police in Windsor, Ont., have charged a man with first-degree murder after officers found him covered in blood during a traffic stop.

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5 d. ago Ottawa seeks new parliamentary budget officer with ‘tact and discretion’

The federal government's list of governor-in-council appointments includes a posting for a new budget officer, who offers analysis of budgets, campaign promises and spending plans.

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5 d. ago Ottawa is seeking a permanent parliamentary budget officer with ‘tact and discretion’

OTTAWA — Ottawa says it’s looking to hire a permanent parliamentary budget officer — someone with “tact and discretion” _ just a few months after appointing a highly critical fiscal watchdog on an interim basis. The federal government’s list of governor-in-council appointments includes a posting for a new budget officer — an independent agent of […]

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5 d. ago Another Alberta separatist leader is courting U.S. conservatives in Washington and Mar

When Davies was asked in August about the APP’s recent chats with officials in Washington, he said it would be 'improper' for him to have such contact

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5 d. ago Masked Israeli settlers attack 2 Palestinian villages in West Bank

JERUSALEM — Dozens of masked Israeli settlers attacked a pair of Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, setting fire to vehicles and other property before clashing with Israeli soldiers sent to halt the rampage, Israeli and Palestinian officials said. It was the latest in a series of attacks by young settlers in […]

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6 d. ago Toronto holiday tradition is officially dead but here are 5 fun replacements

Toronto's iconic holiday windows at Hudson's Bay are officially a thing of the past, but that doesn't mean you can't fill that hole in your holiday to-do list with another fun tradition.The themed window vignettes at the former department store's flagship location at Queen and Yonge were a beloved seasonal tradition, first halted by transit investment.What began as a temporary interruption — Ontario Line construction halted the displays in 2023 — quickly became permanent after the retail giant filed for credit protection and officially closed its Toronto flagship store earlier this year.With these beloved vignettes no longer part of Toronto's festive season, you may be looking for other traditions to fill the gap. Luckily, the city has plenty to offer this time of year.Here are five seasonal attractions to help you move on from the loss of the holiday windows at Hudson's Bay.Holiday at The WellThe Well's Nordic-inspired holiday m...

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6 d. ago Police cruiser hits pedestrian in north Edmonton, officers looking for witnesses

Police are looking for witnesses after a woman was struck while crossing an intersection in north central Edmonton last month. Just after 7 p.m. on Oct. 27, Edmonton police were on a service call travelling southbound on 97 Street approaching the intersection at 115 Avenue when a police cruiser struck a 29-year-old woman, said police […]

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6 d. ago Holiday Celebrations Return to Graceland with Concerts, Tours, and More

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Holiday celebrations return to Graceland as Elvis’ iconic home in Memphis announces a season of concerts, special tours, and fan experiences. Festivities begin November 20–22 with the annual Holiday Lighting Weekend, officially launching Graceland’s holiday season honoring the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s favorite time of year. Each year, Graceland continues Elvis’ […]

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7 d. ago Appeal hearing for Saskatoon police officer reaches final stage

Final testimonies and arguments for the appeal hearing of a fired Saskatoon police officer for his friendship with someone associated to a biker gang was heard Monday.

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7 d. ago Carney meets with N.B. premier, province expects to be on nation

Prime Minister Mark Carney travelled to New Brunswick and met with Premier Susan Holt for the first time since taking office.

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7 d. ago Syrian Leader to Join Fight on Islamic State as He Meets Trump

Syria will join a US-led coalition to defeat the Islamic State, according to a US official, as President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets with US President Donald Trump at the White House.

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